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Kunduz is believed to have derived from the Persian compound, kohan dež, meaning 'old/ancient fort'.
Kunduz
Afghanistan
Kunduz, also written as Qunduz, is a city in northern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Kunduz Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Kunduz District and has an estimated population of 413,996 people as of September 2025. Mawlavi Gul Mohammad Elyas is the mayor of the city.
From the “Etymology” section
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Kunduz is strategically located in northern Afghanistan, near southern Tajikistan.
Kunduz
Afghanistan
Kunduz, also written as Qunduz, is a city in northern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Kunduz Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Kunduz District and has an estimated population of 413,996 people as of September 2025. Mawlavi Gul Mohammad Elyas is the mayor of the city.
From the “Geography” section
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Kunduz was a great center of Buddhist learning and very prosperous during the 3rd century AD.
Kunduz
Afghanistan
Kunduz, also written as Qunduz, is a city in northern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Kunduz Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Kunduz District and has an estimated population of 413,996 people as of September 2025. Mawlavi Gul Mohammad Elyas is the mayor of the city.
From the “History” section
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The Kunduz municipality has an estimated population of 413,996 people, with Pashtuns being the majority ethnic group.
Kunduz
Afghanistan
Kunduz, also written as Qunduz, is a city in northern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Kunduz Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Kunduz District and has an estimated population of 413,996 people as of September 2025. Mawlavi Gul Mohammad Elyas is the mayor of the city.
From the “Demographics” section
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The economy of Kunduz is mainly based on agriculture, trade, transport, and tourism.
Kunduz
Afghanistan
Kunduz, also written as Qunduz, is a city in northern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Kunduz Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Kunduz District and has an estimated population of 413,996 people as of September 2025. Mawlavi Gul Mohammad Elyas is the mayor of the city.
From the “Economy” section
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